Re: GUI as nice as character-based
We first tried wIntegrate that created the GUI environment but of course required a client side. It worked pretty well and we still have a client using and asking for modifications to those applications. Several years ago, we found RedBack which runs under Unidata/Universe. Initially we focused on getting the applications done. Once they we completed we worked on the other issues: such as the length of development time, consistency of the code, training Basic programmers to code ASP/JavaScript/HTML, and ease custom coding. We solved these issues with a product called XLr8. XLr8 helps us code without that steep learning curve, producing industry standard code that programmers outside the U2 world can read and modify, and gives us a built in source code control module. Below is the answers to your requirements: 1) Browser based (Mozilla or IE) runs on all platforms 2) Attractive forms using Cascading Style Sheets (css) 3) Respond to key strokes using JavaScript. 4) Only a Browser needed, no plugins or client side software. 5) XMLHTTP threads off processes so the need for type ahead is abated. 6) Heads down type ahead is accomplished in two ways. First tabindex is set for all prompts. Secondly, validation is through dropdowns, or using the XMLHTTP engine for threaded processes, thus keeping the speed close to green screen. Hope this helps, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Dawn M. Wolthuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 12:17 PM Subject: GUI as nice as character-based I haven't gotten through all of the postings in the GUI thread as yet, but am working on the question of how to write a GUI that is as good as a green screen from the perspective of folks currently using a green screen application. I saw hints at that, but nothing that tackled it from the standpoint of being able to use any tools on the market today to accomplish this (no need to retain databasic code, for example). What could be used to actually replace, completely, the character screens? Requirements: 0) work with U2 as multiuser databases 1) Be able to use any Windows, new Mac (unix) or Linux client 2) Have graphically attractive colorful screens, looking enough like standard GUIs (M$, in particular) that users would understand the use of icons, etc. 3) Respond to keystrokes by users -- not only to the click of a submit button 4) Require no preparation of the client computers in advance of using the software, likely directing user to a web page. 5) type ahead can be done so that the user is not waiting constantly for the computer to respond 6) Heads down data entry folks are as happy with this as they were with their green screens when they first got those and have only minor complaints if converting now from a green screen, none of substance What are the options -- who has written or seen such a GUI? --dawn Dawn M. Wolthuis Tincat Group, Inc. www.tincat-group.com Take and give some delight today. -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: Server vs. Enterprise edition pricing
Each license is 205 more excluding maintenance Maintenance is 33 more per license - Original Message - From: Wendy Smoak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: U2 Users Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 5:04 PM Subject: Server vs. Enterprise edition pricing I need some help with pricing. Ballpark in the 100-or-so user range, I'm trying to figure out if it makes more sense to buy Enterprise licenses so we get device licensing, or to just buy more licenses for the Server edition. Does anyone know how much Enterprise pricing varies from the Server edition? I know, I know... it depends. But in the most general manner in which you're willing to divulge information, it would REALLY help out here. -- Wendy Smoak Application Systems Analyst, Sr. ASU IA Information Resources Management -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
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Re: Universe/RedBack on Linux
We learned the hard way that you must have Windows IIS front end for Redback to run the ASP code. We are currently converting many green screen programs to Redback for a client running on Linux using our tool XLr8. Response time for this 4 processor system is very good. - Original Message - From: Baruch Salamander [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 3:01 PM Subject: Universe/RedBack on Linux Is anyone out there using Universe and RedBack on Linux? If so, how's the performance? For those who are not on Linux, are you considering Linux as an option for the future? -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: Migrating U2 data
Universe or Unidata? What version from? What version to? - Original Message - From: Cyndi Calvin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:23 PM Subject: Migrating U2 data Any pointers on what document explains how to move data from an old old UNIX U2 system to a new 10.0 Windows system? Thanks. Cyndi -- u2-users mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: Migrating U2 data
Unidata is a different database (BTW Doug you can move from Unidata to Universe). Make sure you media is compatible between the systems. So you move one tape taking a backup using uvbackup and then restore using uvrestore on the windows box. If you would like some help, we do this for a living, contact me off-line or see our web site www.u2logic.com. - Original Message - From: Cyndi Calvin To: U2 Users Discussion List Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 4:21 PM Subject: Re: Migrating U2 data Well, Universe is the RDMS (no?). I just need the data (Unidata, yes?) We have an very old 7.3.1.1 version of UniVerse running on SCO 3.2. We want to move it to a new Windows XP or 2000 client. I have the UniVerse 10.0 to install on Windows. Someone also mentioned using uvbackup and uvrestore. I'm looking at http://publibfi.boulder.ibm.com/epubs/pdf/9155.pdf page 31. - Original Message - From: D Averch To: U2 Users Discussion List Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 2:40 PM Subject: Re: Migrating U2 data Universe or Unidata? What version from? What version to? - Original Message - From: Cyndi Calvin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:23 PM Subject: Migrating U2 data Any pointers on what document explains how to move data from an old old UNIX U2 system to a new 10.0 Windows system? Thanks. Cyndi -- u2-users mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
Re: Redback Properties
In the conf directory you can change the delimiter in the rgwresp.ini. Below is what is looks like now: [Default] delim=254 startbackend=1 nresponders=2 backend=c:\ibm\ud60\bin\udt.exe perfstats=0 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: U2 Users Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 7:02 AM Subject: RE: Redback Properties Mike, That is what I thought and we are currently converting field marks to pipe characters. It seems to work well but since I could not find any supporting information regarding sending entire records in a given property, I thought that I would pose the question to the list. Thanks for your response. Vance Mike Randall [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: 'U2 Users Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] cast.netcc: Sent by: Subject: RE: Redback Properties u2-users-bounces@ oliver.com 02/03/2004 08:54 AM Please respond to U2 Users Discussion List Pretty sure Redback will parse on field marks. I'd suggest converting them 1st and reconverting them back in your app. Mike R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 8:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Redback Properties Is it possible to send an entire record in a single Redback Property? When I attempt to send the entire record, the RedPage only returns the first attribute. I could not find anything in the documentation short of allowing multivalues and subvalues. In a nutshell what I am really trying to accomplish is to pass a print image back in a Redback Property but only the first line is returned. Any ideas? Vance ___ u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users ___ u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
